June 22 / 20.00 Ballinrobe

20.00

Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
2 (3)
Daboya

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 65-055

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good) and later won a maiden hurdle; needs to raise her game following fifth placings at Roscommon and Gowran.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Daboya

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose mare arrives in top form after back-to-back wins over C&D (yielding) and Tramore (1m4f, good) in lower grades; has gone up a total of 13lb but the form of her latest win has since been franked by the runner-up so there could yet be more to come; top rider booked.

15/8

1st

4

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Daboya

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: R Donohoe

Gained second turf win on latest at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) under 5lb claimer; raised 7lb for that 3l success so effectively 12lb higher here with Keane taking over but clearly in good fettle and should run well again dropped slightly in trip (has won over 1m4f on good).

11/8

1st

2

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Daboya

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Won a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good) and later won a maiden hurdle; needs to raise her game following fifth placings at Roscommon and Gowran.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 350-54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; managed a couple of good runs in staying handicaps on the Flat last season; not far behind Sonic Invader when fourth at Listowel last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Lagoon Nebula

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Winning hurdler is 0-13 on the Flat but several good placings at up to 2m including last month at Ballinrobe when chasing home a ready winner (won again since) over 1m5f; can go well.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Lagoon Nebula

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Winning hurdler; managed a couple of good runs in staying handicaps on the Flat last season; not far behind Sonic Invader when fourth at Listowel last time.

7/1

4th

4

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Lagoon Nebula

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Andrew Kinirons

Some good runs in defeat at up to 2m last season; moderate efforts over obstacles were punctuated by an okay fifth of 12 at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) in April; tailed off at Downpatrick over hurdles last time; cheekpieces go on.

12/1

3rd
5 (13)
Guys Girl

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 60-556

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in maidens last year at 1m/1m1f; however, never closer than fifth in seven outings and needs to find extra to feature here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Guys Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-6 on turf but has shown enough to suggest she can win a race; only beaten 4l when third at Ballinrobe latest (1m5f, yielding); eased 1lb and place claims again at the very least.

4/1

3rd

5

(13)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Guys Girl

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Mild promise in maidens last year at 1m/1m1f; however, never closer than fifth in seven outings and needs to find extra to feature here.

12/1

Form: 70-342

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden has displayed winning potential on all three starts this year; long-priced third on AW in January; not beaten far at Limerick in April, and went close at Cork last month; has changed stable; one for the short list if getting in; first reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Miss Crinshawn

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent enough filly; touched off in a heavy ground maiden over 1m2f for John O'Donoghue; seemed to see out longer trips quite well on her last two runs, here and at Tramore; drop back in trip not certain to suit, but certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Miss Crinshawn

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Promise on first two runs of the season for John O'Donoghue on yielding and soft to heavy; another decent effort when a 4.25l fourth on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yld); good ground is a query, should go well if acts on it.

5/1

4th

15

(14)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Crinshawn

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden has displayed winning potential on all three starts this year; long-priced third on AW in January; not beaten far at Limerick in April, and went close at Cork last month; has changed stable; one for the short list if getting in; first reserve.

10/1

Form: /3/4/0

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

12st 3lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Ended his time with Fergal O'Brien with back-to-back hurdle wins at Taunton and Chepstow in March/April 2024; after a long absence, had two Flat runs (including a satisfactory display at this venue) before being sent back over hurdles at Sligo nine days ago; made all and has a good chance despite 5lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Wolf Prince

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Last hurdles win came in April 2024 when trained by Fergal O'Brien; came back from a long absence for a new yard in the spring and not a bad Flat run last time, so looks a player with cheekpieces added.

6/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.

10/1

6th
10 (1)
Bruant

6/1

Form: 000-90

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice in France early in his career; Irish Flat form provides little encouragement; however, he showed he was in good shape when winning a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, adding to a novice win at the same venue last summer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Bruant

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Gained his second win over hurdles when landing a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in May; mid-division but not disgraced in a 1m5f Ballinrobe Flat handicap since; withdrawn twice on good ground so an ease in the ground would most likely enhance his chances.

12/1

6th

10

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Bruant

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won twice in France early in his career; Irish Flat form provides little encouragement; however, he showed he was in good shape when winning a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, adding to a novice win at the same venue last summer.

6/1

Form: 42690-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Barrogstown Girl

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive Flat handicapper in 2024, winning three times on good/yielding; three maiden hurdle runs haven't revealed much but potential improver entering handicaps and worth a market check.

20/1

7th

4

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Barrogstown Girl

9st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now.

16/1

Form: 0-0610

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 15th attempt in 1m4f Roscommon handicap last month (yielding-to-soft), coming from off the pace; never threatened at Limerick off her revised mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Miss Australie

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at the 15th attempt in a 1m4f Roscommon handicap last month (yielding-to-soft), coming from off the pace; down the field in two staying handicaps in June; this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

8th

14

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Australie

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at the 15th attempt in 1m4f Roscommon handicap last month (yielding-to-soft), coming from off the pace; never threatened at Limerick off her revised mark.

10/1

10th

8

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Miss Australie

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at the 15th attempt in 1m4f Roscommon handicap last month (yielding-to-soft), coming from off the pace; 5lb rise so more needed but respected.

10/1

Form: 67359-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly put in her best effort when third in a heavy ground Gowran fillies' maiden last October over an extended 1m1f; reportedly got upset in the stalls on both handicap starts at Dundalk later in the year; risky in the circumstances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fair third off 70 in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Gowran last October; handicap mark going the right way, but overall form disappointing; the drop back in trip could be a positive.

8/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Metamorphic

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Standout effort a 3l third in a 9.5f (heavy) maiden at Gowran last October; weakened over 1m5f on seasonal return at Ballinrobe; has had issues in the starting stalls before; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; needs more.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Frankel filly put in her best effort when third in a heavy ground Gowran fillies' maiden last October over an extended 1m1f; reportedly got upset in the stalls on both handicap starts at Dundalk later in the year; risky in the circumstances.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: -00009

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

14th

21

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dutch Gold

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.

25/1

11th
16 (6)
Makaiah

Form: 6640-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

Form: 3-90U

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; ran over shorter trips in maidens; slipped up at Gowran on handicap debut; premature to write off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Eternal Echo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; ran over shorter trips in maidens; slipped up at Gowran on handicap debut; premature to write off.

14/1

9

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Eternal Echo

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.

10/1

12th

4

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Eternal Echo

10st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper winner and third at Clonmel (9.5f) on sole Flat start for Gordon Elliott but has struggled in three starts for this yard, including on Flat 15 days ago at Gowran.

20/1

Form: 16-098

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; yet to hit form for this yard, held by Sonic Invader and Leguna Nebula on Fairyhouse running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Miss Gitana

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three wins up to 2m; below form on the Flat and over hurdles the last twice and isn't easy to fancy at present despite a dropping mark.

20/1

9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Miss Gitana

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Flat wins in Britain and when with Gordon Elliott, for whom she went 0-9 over hurdles; has looked regressive on the Flat this year.

25/1

Non-runners

Coulstys Way, Master Sydney, Sonic Invader, Covert Legend

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Payout
Exacta €19.40
Straight Forecast €38.69
Tricast €422.84
Trifecta €369.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonic Invader

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Miss Australie

The Irish Sun:

Sonic Invader

POSTDATA:

Miss Australie